spiritomb

Spiritomb is a Ghost/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Ghost/Dark

Abilities:

• Pressure: The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.
• Infiltrator (Hidden Ability): Passes through the opposing Pokémon’s barrier and strikes.

Physical Characteristics:

• Spiritomb has a spectral appearance, primarily consisting of a swirling face set within a purple, ethereal mass.
• Its face is a collection of green, glowing orbs, with a menacing grin and piercing eyes.
• The ethereal mass is connected to an ancient stone, often referred to as the Odd Keystone, which serves as its anchor to the physical realm.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Spiritomb is known to be bound to the Odd Keystone, which is said to contain 108 malevolent spirits.
• It is typically found in old, abandoned ruins or near historical sites, often linked with legends of curses or hauntings.
• Spiritomb is notoriously difficult to encounter in the wild; it often requires specific conditions or rituals to be met for it to appear.

In Battle:

• Spiritomb is a versatile Pokémon with no direct type weaknesses due to its unique Ghost/Dark typing.
• It is often used defensively, capitalizing on its decent bulk and limited weaknesses.
• Notable moves include Shadow Ball, Dark Pulse, and Sucker Punch, which take advantage of its Ghost and Dark types.
• Spiritomb can also use moves like Will-O-Wisp to cripple physical attackers and Nasty Plot to boost its special attack capabilities.

Evolution:

• Spiritomb does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
• It is typically encountered by interacting with an Odd Keystone and fulfilling certain criteria, such as speaking to a number of trainers in earlier games.

Interesting Facts:

• Spiritomb's Pokédex number, 108, is a reference to the 108 spirits it is said to embody.
• The number 108 is significant in various cultures, often associated with spiritual wholeness or the cosmos.
• It was one of the few Pokémon with no type weaknesses until the introduction of the Fairy type in Generation VI.
• Spiritomb's design and lore may be inspired by Japanese folklore, particularly the concept of tsukumogami or objects that become inhabited by spirits after reaching a certain age.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an odd keystone.
• Pearl: It was bound to a fissure in an odd keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago.
• Platinum: Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
• Heartgold: It was formed by uniting 108 spirits. It has been bound to the Odd Keystone to keep it from doing any mischief.
• Soulsilver: It was formed by uniting 108 spirits. It has been bound to the Odd Keystone to keep it from doing any mischief.
• Black: Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
• White: Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
• Black-2: Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
• White-2: Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
• X: A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an odd keystone.
• Y: It was bound to a fissure in an odd keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago.
• Omega-Ruby: A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an odd keystone.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It was bound to a fissure in an odd keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago.
• Sword: Exactly 108 spirits gathered to become this Pokémon. Apparently there are some ill-natured spirits in the mix.
• Shield: All Spiritomb’s mischief and misdeeds compelled a traveler to use a mysterious spell to bind Spiritomb to an odd keystone.
• Legends-Arceus: It lays curses by thinking wicked thoughts. Writings tell that this Pokémon was born out of the assembly of five score and eight malevolent spirits.